MEETUP: New York City, NY Meetup '06 - Pics on Pages 30 And 32-34!

[Bahamut]

The time is almost here!

Date & Time: Dec. 28th noon @ Grand Central Terminal by the Information booth with the clock on top of it in the main floor

Fun stuff to do:I've cased enough, so here's a gameplan I've come up with (assuming we don't have a dropoff spot)):

1. We subway to Times Square. The area around 9th Ave. includes, along with many other kinds of restaurants, two very tempting pizza options. First, that 99 cent slice is for real! The spot is just a counter, so there's no place to sit, but those that wanna spend as little as possible can grab a bite there and just munch while we head to the other option: a place whose name escapes me, but has plenty of seats with no waiting. Slices are, well, closer to three bucks than one, but they are tremendous. What I'd like to do personally is try a .99 slice, then sit down and have the other slice at the second spot.

2. Down one block to the Virgin Megastore, check out CDs, DVDs, books, etc.

3. A little further down we visit Manny's (and perhaps Sam Ash); go nuts.

4. Just a little further (this is what I'd hoped for... a minimum of walking), through the 6th Ave. crowds, Nintendo World. As long as we're at the Plaza, we may as well check out the tree, take some pics.

5. Half a block to 5th Ave., relax at Barnes and Noble. I purchase "I Am 8-Bit," and possibly the large-volume collection of Thimble Theater comics featuring Popeye the Sailor.

6. We subway to Canal Street. We walk a bit, because there are no closer stops and buses are pointless here. We avoid the ridiculous crowds as much as we can, and hit Mott St.'s Chinatown Fair, depending on how packed it may be. Show us your bemani prowess.

7. Short jaunt up to Mulberry St., and we have our pick of restaurants. Surely one of them can handle all of us hooligans. :P

8. We're done! Some of us are off to zircon's to chill overnight, some may head back home or do whatever they like. We'll leave Metrocards for them.

9. Next morning... up to you.

And also a stop by Multimedia 1.0 by 6th St.!

zircon's cell: 215-531-0798 <- call if you are having problems!

Definites

Athair (with friend)
Atma Weapon
Axel B. Universe (with friend)
Bahamut
bustatunez
Captain Huge!
DarkeSword
DrumUltimA
epinephrin
Geoffrey Taucer
José the Bronx Rican
Katsurugi (with a friend)
Kroze (possibly with friend)
Leon K.
Pi_R_[]ed (with 1 - 3 friends)
pixietricks
Shnabubula
VRemedyz
zircon

Tentatives
Bren

Staying at zircon's overnight

zircon
pixietricks
GeoffreyTaucer
Bahamut
Athair (with friend)
bustatunez
José the Bronx Rican
DrumUltimA
VRemedyz

[Geoffrey Taucer]

Dunno if it would really work this year, with MAGfest being the following weekend. Or if it does happen, it will probably be a lot smaller than last year.

Just come to MAGfest, and make that the New Years meetup.

[atmuh]

I live here and can't make it to MAGfest so maybe I could show up for something. That's a maybe...

[epinephrin]

I know I missed the last one because of family crap, but I should be down as long as there's a set date I can schedule.

[zircon]

I would love to do another NYC meetup this year. If we're worried about Magfest conflicts, why not do it like the 26th or 27th rather than the 30th or 31st? That way people have about a week in between meetups, so there's time to breathe. We'd at least have 4 people, and I'm pretty we have a lot more people in the NYC meetup that would be up for it. Not to mention MCVAFFE even expressed interest when I brought it up with him after last year's. :D

[Jillian Aversa]

I think the 26th would be way too soon, for those commuting from afar. I know I wouldn't be able to get down to New York the day after Christmas. But if it were the 28th or 29th, that might be doable. Or we could wait until after the new year, and make it a sort of meetup marathon leading up to Magfest? :D

Anyway, I will most likely be coming, assuming it's not immediately following kurisumasu!

[DrumUltimA]

put me as MAYBE

[Geoffrey Taucer]

I guess there's a very remote possibility that I might make it.

[Bahamut]

Is there any particular date & time suggestion (I'm guessing we'd meet in Grand Central Terminal again?) that'd work for everyone though?

[zircon]

Grand Central Terminal makes the most sense, I think. It is after a hub to the rest of the city and most of the northeast. Specific date? Well, as pixie said, perhaps 26-27 would be too soon after Christmas. The 28th I think could work.

[Bahamut]

So...where's all those other OCRers of NY?

[Katsurugi]

Who said I was a definite?! I will have no part of this meet up. Just kidding. I'll be free around then.. or at least I plan to be.

4 people? We can have more. More people I say! Once we find out more about the number of people can we narrow down our activities and such. Yeah, get this McVaffe character too. (Who is he? Sum noob? :roll: ) Oh yeah, I guess noob wouldn't be able to come either. :cry:

Oh well.. at least we'll have one. (Bahamut that is...)

:wink:

[q-pa]

I wanted to come last year but other things conflicted. Hopefully this year will be better, so put me down for tentative :)

[SonicANS]

put me down on the tentative list. I probably won't even have a definite answer until like that week anyway, but since I live in NYC, I'll be sure to be there if nothing else comes up.

[Leon K.]

I'll bite. I'm 40 minutes outside manhattan, so getting there isn't a problem.

Can't be any worse than that fiasco that was the baltimore meet up.

Slept under a bush outside the fucking truck stop.


...

<3 Pixietricks.

Anyway, if things get too rough, we can head into New Rochelle and maybe I could entertain some peeps at meh house.

[Deathtank]

Post pics after the meet-up. :wink:
And I love to go if I didnt live in Argentina.... :P

[Bahamut]

Nah, we're never gonna post pics. The secret to finding out about the awesomeness of the meetup is to go.*


* is not responsible for any disappointment

[Katsurugi]

Yes. Everything much be kept hush hush. No one should know the things we will do to pixie... I mean.. with, yes.. yes with pixie. :wink:

Bahamut said he would buy a camera before this meet up. He will be accountable for pictures. I could take pictures as well, but his camera is nice and shiny.

:D

[zircon]

*thwaps Katsurugi*

[Xerol Oplan]

I can make it but I'll probably need a ride. Anyone coming from around here (or farther south)?

[Bahamut]

I can make it but I'll probably need a ride. Anyone coming from around here (or farther south)?

Why not take the Chinatown bus up? Although it is questionable (if you remember where it picked me up), it is unbelievably priced.

[Merk]

As much as I love Pixietricks's advances towards me and the awkward photos of zircon, I have a previous engagement further north in Canada.

[Jillian Aversa]

As much as I love Pixietricks's advances towards me and the awkward photos of zircon, I have a previous engagement further north in Canada.
BAH!

[Bahamut]

Everyone is always picking on the girls of OCR, why am I not surprised? Anyway, bump for great justice.

[Bahamut]

Bumping again, second page will not do!

[José the Bronx Rican]

I would've said something earlier, because I'd be certain to come, but the at-what-time and the for-how-long parameters are completely up in the air at the moment, and may be that way for at least a month. Factors include the state of my father's health, a possible position change and shift change at work, and - being on a Thursday - that I might be pushing my luck if, after getting one day off and maybe asking for another soon to accomodate MAGfest, I asked for yet another day off for this thing.

[atmuh]

I'd actually say meet at Nintendo World since they play OCR music and everything. Today I played the Wii with Mute Radiology, Darkworld Jazz, and Gerudo Interlude playing, amongst others.

[Bahamut]

We could always go there afterwards as one of our fun stops - it's only a 10 block walk or so from Grand Central right?

[zircon]

Yeah, it's not far... no reason we can't go there after lunch.

[atmuh]

OK POINT NOTED

[Katsurugi]

We're having lunch... where? I might be a total dictator when it comes to food, but where exactly are we planning to have lunch? Of course I don't want anything too specific, but I want to know what to expect... hopefully not like those hotdogs off the cart deals. (If you wanted to argue for price, they aren't cheap at all for what you actually get.)

I think it's reasonably to add some more possible activies into the mix right about now. Aside from Nintendo World, Chinatown Fair is also a nice tiny place to go for a game of DDR at the very least. It's hard to find a good place to go in December, where it's cold. I don't like the cold. Central Park? But only if there's something going on there... which usually is not the case. Most of the activities at Central Park organized by the Dept. of Parks end around November-ish like the simple trails, tours or bird watching. The Metropolitan Museum? No... only I like that place. Times Square... Toys 'R' Us, Virgin or a Tower Records?

But where is a good place where can pick on the girls ? :roll:

*We should probably pick a definite date and see which one is best for everyone to maximize fun-ousity. FUN-OUSITY! 8O

[Geoffrey Taucer]

Kat: lunch was at Sbarro's last year -- and it was damn good.

[Bahamut]

Damn good when someone else paid for it osnap

[Katsurugi]

We should buy those large soft pretzels. :wink:

The last time I had pizza in Manhattan was probably a long while ago. I stopped eating it because I ended up going to the same places over and over again. It's good and all, a lot better than the stuff they have here in New Jersey. But my last memory of pizza in New York City was at a Familigia's near Times Square. My friends and I finished filming some scenes on 51st Street. We were dressed up as Ghostbusters. People took our picture and it was kinda cool.

[Bahamut]

I remember eating at a small restaurant at ~75th & Broadway, damn was it good for the price (the place has pizza, soups, and lots of stuff there). It might be too small for our corterie though.

[Katsurugi]

I'm ashamed of you Bahamut. I have to bring the topic back to the front page?

Anyway, yeah, number of people will most likely determine where we're eating. As I said before in the irc channel, the theater district usually has a lot of restaurants that can seat a good number of people. Though, it's hard to walk around and find one since it's so close to the Times Square area... might just end up going from one overly priced restaurant to another.

As for the date, I don't think anyone really has anything against December 28th @ 12 PM. Jose might, but this could just be the fact that it's a weekday. Aside from that, not a lot of objections have been made.

Updates anyone? Xerol? McVaffe? MCVAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAFE!? 8O

[José the Bronx Rican]

I worry I won't be allowed the time off to hang with everyone all day, because I didn't get the chance last year and consequently missed out on the trip to Guitar Center and the chance to collaborate on what became "Lover Reef." However, no date looks good to me at the moment: there's complete uncertainty in my life now. I may be tentative for another coupla weeks, so don't let me slow the decision.

By the way, Tower has gone out of business, for the usual reasons. Folks say "good riddance," but it was one of the few decent brick-and-mortar stores left for people like me who dread having to mail-order everything.

[Axel B.]

I didn't get to make the last one due to traveling issues. So hopefully I can try to make it this year again.

If you want you can put me down as a Tentative.

[Katsurugi]

How was my day? Thanks for asking. While bringing attention to the NYC meetup, I've been playing games and going to classes. Bumming around really.. playing Tales of Phantasia for the GBA if you must know. But I still have the original GBA, and it's quite dark since most of the levels are in caverns/catacombs rainy villages and the like. I'm really thinking about getting a DS lite for Thansgiving, but I think that it could also wait until after the meetup. *sigh*

What happened last time in NYC? Who knows what craziness ensued? Actually, went to Guitar Center and had pizza. Aside from that, and lack of pics, I do not really know for sure... as I wasn't there. I think that this time we should do something awesome. Even go to the Met and see some antiquated instruments. (Okay, that sounds boring, but whatever.) If you can think of something better, suggest it! I looked into some things I like to do... but apparently, they are expensive. Oops.

I will see if this McVaffe character is still around.

[Bahamut]

Alright, so I'm going to be gone for the next week or so, so someone do the bumping for me. Oh, and if people want, I can bring my Wii for late night fun at someone's house (no, not *that* wii) if they want. For an OCR meetup, it's only fitting that there be games involved (but let's get this straight before mid-December though, because I want to know whether I will have to bring it or not).

[Leon K.]

Hey, I may be able to have a few of you folks at my house afterward. WII fun sounds keen.
I have every intention of being there, goddamnit. If I miss it this time I'm going to kill myself. Last time I missed being part of Lover Reef (If anyone woulda had me) and I don't intend to miss it again.

[atmuh]

OK we HAVE to stop by Nintendo World (I know we would've anyway). I was there today and was wearing an OCR hoodie. One of the employees came up to me and said "OH MY GOD OCR I LOVE THEM SO MUCH." I mentioned that there'd be a meetup around there and she (as well as other employees) said that they'd really love to meet some of the remixers.

[zircon]

Sounds like fun! I'll have to check with my family but I bet some of you guys could come to my house in Pleasantville after the meetup, if you're willing to buy a ticket to get there from Grand Central (it's like $7.45 one way).

[Geoffrey Taucer]

Anybody comming from/through/near Annandale, NJ?

[Bahamut]

Anybody comming from/through/near Annandale, NJ?

So does that mean you're driving over?

[Geoffrey Taucer]

Maybe. Haven't figured out my plans yet.

I'm going to be visiting family in NJ for christmas. If I can get a ride from there to the meetup, and then from the meetup to the airport to fly home, I'll probably come. Otherwise, I doubt it.

[Katsurugi]

As I understand it, if you can get to the NJ Transit station in Lebanon, you can go to Penn Station in New York City. Annandale is way out there... I had no idea... It's an hour from where I live, and I can't even drive!

8O

[Geoffrey Taucer]

Looks like I'll probably be comming, but I'll need to know a definite date/time so I can figure out my plans.

[Fraggy]

That's realistically something I could do this new year's because I live close to New York. Unfortunatally, like MAGfest, I can't go. I'll be in Rome, Italy with my high school marching band. I'm soooooo not bragging. (Well maybe a little). I really would like to go to MAGfest or this because at Otakon I never got to see anyone from OCR. Not even Zircietrix, *sob*. But I did have a great time and the only reason I knew about Otakon is because of the meet-up, which I love you all for. :D

~Fraggy

[Katsurugi]

Anyway, I lied. I never contacted McVaffe. But I think that everyone expected me not to, so it's all good. :?

I will now say that the date shall be on December 28th at noon for all of you who need specifics.

Little mini-game before NYC meetup:

Guess the speaker:
"It was the day before today. I remember it like it was yesterday."

[Sam Ascher-Weiss]

Yo guys!! I'm totally gonna be there!!

[zircon]

Are we sure we want to do the 28th and not the 29th? For people that have work?

[Katsurugi]

Are we sure we want to do the 28th and not the 29th? For people that have work?

If this is an issue, no one has mentioned it being a problem in particular. (I'm not too sure whether or not it actually matters for Jose if it is on the 28th versus the 29th.) However, if it makes all the difference, then it could be on the 29th. But for now, I think we could safely schedule it on the 28th for the time being.

Does it particularly matter? I don't exactly know for sure. But it's important to set a date for those who have more time sensitive plans. If there is a major conflict, then we'll handle it as it comes.

[José the Bronx Rican]

It's actually easier for me to get away with a day off on a Thursday rather than a Friday, because it's not connected to a weekend, and therefore less suspicious. If it's not gonna be on a weekend, the 28th is probably as good as it gets.

Anyway, I should've mentioned before that I was always a definite; it was just a matter of when I could come and for how long. However, most of my uncertainty has lifted, due to terrible family news (see MAGFest announcement), and I'm confident I'll be available all day at the meetup.

[prophetik music]

i severly want to be there, but there's no way - not with magfest costing me 300$ or so already. =(

edit - 1400 w00t

[Bahamut]

Alright so I have the Wii & an extra wiimote/nunchuck for the meetup :) . Hopefully others may have games to bring for late night gaming, as I only have Wii Sports & Zelda for multiplayer.

Continue posting/bumping though people, I won't be here much for this week due to busy break happenings.

[Sam Ascher-Weiss]

Yo Bahamut Add me to the definites list NEGRO!!!

For real man, I'm definitely gonna be there. :D

[sephfire]

Aww, man. I'll be in Manhattan this weekend. Only a month too early. :x

If there are any OCR people living in the Manhattan region, send me a PM. We'll have lunch or something. (I swear I'm coming to one of these meetups someday when I have the money).

[Bahamut]

Yo Bahamut Add me to the definites list NEGRO!!!

For real man, I'm definitely gonna be there. :D

I wasn't sure whether that was a joke post or not, but now I know :) . I've also been busy for a while (travelled 18 hours from Illinois to my alma mater, camped 18 hours for the Wii, Zelda addiction, etc.)

[Bahamut]

Bump! Updated first post, and here's another suggestion I'm throwing out there - the Chinatown Arcade is another fun stop if people want to stop by, it has arcade games galore like DDR, some korean rhythm game, and a lot of fighting games. It's quite the hardcore arcade place for gamers though.

[atmuh]

Bump! Updated first post, and here's another suggestion I'm throwing out there - the Chinatown Arcade is another fun stop if people want to stop by, it has arcade games galore like DDR, some korean rhythm game, and a lot of fighting games. It's quite the hardcore arcade place for gamers though.

I loves that place except it's too loud to play DDR in there.

[Katsurugi]

It's perfectly fine to play DDR there. It's just like some of the other fighting games. If you're familiar with the game's sounds effects and music, you're able to filter the other noises out, at least I can do that with Capcom vs. SNK 2. As far as I know, there's DDR Extreme and Supernova there. The rates are kind of ridiculous, but not overly so. It's one dollar for three songs on Extreme and two dollars for three on Supernova. (I play Extreme. There aren't too many great songs on Supernova with some exceptions but, not enough to justify the price.)

[Bren]

I think I may go this year. Last year's looked like it was a blast

[Bahamut]

Quite a bunch of you tentatives out there...get working on making yourselves definites! I also have a free CD for someone at the meetup...but you'll have to find out then what it is :P . Maybe two if I feel like giving away another CD I have extra lying around here.

[Geoffrey Taucer]

I guess you can put me down as a definite. Still need to figure out my plans for getting home, though.

[atmuh]

I'll almost definitely be there but probably only for part of the day.

[Jillian Aversa]

I have a simple request. Can we make sure we have some sort of home base this year? It was too much wandering around last time, and I feel like we all would have bonded better if we'd been able to chill out in a relatively quiet place. Plus, too much walking! ^_~

[DrumUltimA]

I'm planning on coming to this. I might not make it, but I'm putting it in my datebook, and will try to find a way up. So like, put me as definate or something.

[Bahamut]

I have a simple request. Can we make sure we have some sort of home base this year? It was too much wandering around last time, and I feel like we all would have bonded better if we'd been able to chill out in a relatively quiet place. Plus, too much walking! ^_~

Any volunteers who live in Manhattan? There's going to be a lot of walking regardless though - it's NYC! Although....all that walking in circles around Grand Central to figure out where to have lunch was unnecessary. Also, someone should have some restaurants in mind and the phone numbers of the places for dinner - it'd be good if we could nab a reservation in advance rather than wait for an hour again for dinner.

[Geoffrey Taucer]

Actually, I didn't mind the walking at all.

[Saundra]

I wonder if Equinox will be able to make it.

[q-pa]

Are we sure we want to do the 28th and not the 29th? For people that have work?

If this is an issue, no one has mentioned it being a problem in particular. (I'm not too sure whether or not it actually matters for Jose if it is on the 28th versus the 29th.) However, if it makes all the difference, then it could be on the 29th. But for now, I think we could safely schedule it on the 28th for the time being.

Does it particularly matter? I don't exactly know for sure. But it's important to set a date for those who have more time sensitive plans. If there is a major conflict, then we'll handle it as it comes.
I'm sorry guys. I was lazy these past couple weeks and it just occurred to me...

The 28th is a THURSDAY??


This is not good. :cry:

:banghead:

[Katsurugi]

I'm sorry guys. I was lazy these past couple weeks and it just occurred to me...

The 28th is a THURSDAY??


This is not good. :cry:

:banghead:

IT'S ALWAYS BEEN A THURSDAY! It was even discussed in the beginning of the thread! Anyway, I think the major conflict would be that q-pa probably can't make it on Thursday, but Jose can. ._. Has anyone made any plans that can't be changed? I'm hoping not, but yeah... This is not a good thing, q-pa. :cry:

[José the Bronx Rican]

Put it this way... any day of the week not attached to the weekend can be covered by me with a sick day in a pinch; Monday or Friday would probably have to be asked for (best results a month in advance). Either way, I need a decision on the date extremely soon. Then I can give itinerary suggestions (anyone for Sam Ash and Manny's Music?), and as far as moving around, a solution may be as simple as getting enough unlimited Metrocards for everybody. I'll see about everything when we have a date.

[q-pa]

IT'S ALWAYS BEEN A THURSDAY! It was even discussed in the beginning of the thread!
...

I realize that, hence the :banghead: .

And whatever.

[Katsurugi]

Can you still make it, q-pa, if it's on a Thursday? Inquiring minds want to know.

8O

[q-pa]

Sorry Katsurugi. I thought I sensed some hostility in your earlier post...


Anyway, unless a miracle occurs I won't be able to do Thursday--or maybe even Friday. I have a lenient boss, but it's a new job so I don't wanna screw up. :(

But I will be in NYC anyway for a friend's New Year's party on Sunday the 31st. So it would be great if I could partake in *something* OCR-related while there.
But if not, there's always next year.

[Katsurugi]

<- How can this cow ever be angry?? n_n

Anyway, since this is a possible issue, it's best if it gets resolved as quick as possible. But as of right now, it doesn't sound like you can make it at all. =( Are you asking for it to be moved to Friday? Please find out if you can come on either one those days so we can finalize things!

[Jillian Aversa]

I have a simple request. Can we make sure we have some sort of home base this year? It was too much wandering around last time, and I feel like we all would have bonded better if we'd been able to chill out in a relatively quiet place. Plus, too much walking! ^_~

Any volunteers who live in Manhattan? There's going to be a lot of walking regardless though - it's NYC! Although....all that walking in circles around Grand Central to figure out where to have lunch was unnecessary. Also, someone should have some restaurants in mind and the phone numbers of the places for dinner - it'd be good if we could nab a reservation in advance rather than wait for an hour again for dinner.
You started the thread? You're in charge! If you don't think you can be responsible for da plan-making, hand it over to someone else in the NYC area. ^_~

[Bahamut]

I have a simple request. Can we make sure we have some sort of home base this year? It was too much wandering around last time, and I feel like we all would have bonded better if we'd been able to chill out in a relatively quiet place. Plus, too much walking! ^_~

Any volunteers who live in Manhattan? There's going to be a lot of walking regardless though - it's NYC! Although....all that walking in circles around Grand Central to figure out where to have lunch was unnecessary. Also, someone should have some restaurants in mind and the phone numbers of the places for dinner - it'd be good if we could nab a reservation in advance rather than wait for an hour again for dinner.
You started the thread? You're in charge! If you don't think you can be responsible for da plan-making, hand it over to someone else in the NYC area. ^_~

Well, I don't exactly live in Manhattan, or know all the restaurants that people would want to go to better than those who live in Manhattan or go to school there (although I do know plenty of places to eat, some fairly pricey). It's not like a set plan would be much good in a city like NYC - there's just too much to do! The museums are always nice places to visit, and Central Park is even nice for a stroll, and even for an evening date. Unfortunately, the city is best known for its vibrant nightlife, and that's impossible to really partake in with a meetup :( (not to mention how expensive it is).

First post updated again!

[Katsurugi]

It's hard to find a good restaurant in the Midtown area that isn't part of a chain or extremely expensive. Aside from the attractions such as the theaters and other landmarks in midtown, prices are generally pretty high around there to essentially gouge the wallets of tourists (a normal entree at Applebee's is like 15-20 dollars in stead of 10-15 dollars.) If we wanted to eat in the midtown area, we'd probably have to go someplace cheap and on the mediocre level of deliciousness. This isn't a problem with Manhattan as a whole, just midtown.
But that's just for lunch. I could potentially go scout of there. However, I've been around the Rockefeller area a bunch of times and there's really nothing there that's within our price range except for a shady looking pizzerias. The only real recommendations I have are John's Pizzeria and Carmine's. It's italian food generally pretty good. As for the price, it's do-able and a sit down restaurant to boot. If I remember correctly, it's about 15 dollars for an entree that you can probably split 3 ways (2 if you're really hungry) at Carmine's. Over at John's Pizzeria, I think it's about 13 maybe 14 dollars for a pie which is pretty good but also thin crust so it's not too filling. :? Entrees range from 9 dollars to 11. This isn't too close to Grand Central though. We'd probably have to walk a couple of avenues (not streets) west to get there and then possibly walk back to go to Nintendo World.

I'm planning to go to Manhattan this weekend if everyything works out for me this week. Any requests?

[Bahamut]

Well last year, we went to the Sbarros in Times Square and the Outback Steakhouse on 18th street, and those were good places, although the wait at Outback sucked for dinner. One suggestion for dinner at least is some of the restaurants on 34th St. - that particular street is known as a mini k-town, especially between 5th Avenue & Broadway (or was it 6th Ave.?). Some of the korean restaurants there are good (one of them looks kinda fancy too, it has a waterfall and some rocks inside the place and is 2 stories, but has good seating for large parties). There is also an expensive but supposedly good sushi place on 34th & 5th, but I'm not sure how many people would want to go to that place.

It's hard to find a good non-chain restaurant that's big enough to accommodate for a party our size for lunch though since most of the pizzerias are pretty small (although they're great).

[q-pa]

But as of right now, it doesn't sound like you can make it at all. =( Are you asking for it to be moved to Friday? Please find out if you can come on either one those days so we can finalize things!
Look, don't go changing the entire date on account of me. I'd feel bad having so much sway over the universe. :wink:

Can we get a vote from the rest of the attendees for either that Thursday, Friday, or Saturday? What works, what doesn't work?
Wish there was some way to set up polls in these forums...

I'll ask my boss tomorrow if he'll let me off on Friday. It's a tossup.

[Geoffrey Taucer]

I vote thursday.

[zircon]

Thursday

[atmuh]

Any day is the same to me. I also know nothing as far as eateries in Manhattan even though I'm there every day.

[mecca]

Promise me you'll get as many pics & vids as possible of the world's greatest city.

(Besides Belfast ofc)

[Geoffrey Taucer]

You guys need to choose a date and set it in stone quickly, or I won't be able to make it. I'll be flying home, and plane tickets are more expensive the longer you wait.

[Bahamut]

*goes to buy his plane ticket*

[zircon]

BY ORDER OF SIR ZIRCON, I HEREBY DECLARE THE 2006 NYC MEETUP TO BE ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28TH.

[Geoffrey Taucer]

Zircon has spoken!

[Bahamut]

So it is said, so it is done. First post edited.

And wow, I ordered my plane ticket just now, and turns out it got cheaper by $20 than from 3 days ago.

[Geoffrey Taucer]

I'll order mine tomorrow.

[Katsurugi]

Possibly two friends, eh, Bahamut? Does that mean the possibility of one being the hot girl increases?? 8O
I DEMAND TO KNOW WHAT LEVEL OF ESTROGEN WILL BE PRESENT!

[Bahamut]

Well, I dunno if you noticed, but the Athair guy I listed is a friend of mine who hasn't felt the need to post in the thread yet :P . If I bring 2 more, it'd be just random luck that the second friend would be around to come, but I may bring one friend who would enjoy a fun time in NYC (he is an FIT alum, and does freelance artist work, predominantly stuff involving computer graphics and/or computers).

[Athair]

I hadn't felt the need because you already added me to the list, ^^;

But now you've made me go and make a 2nd post here...

will this be some sort of trend?

[Jillian Aversa]

December 28th is fine for me. So is the 29th.

[Bahamut]

I hadn't felt the need because you already added me to the list, ^^;

But now you've made me go and make a 2nd post here...

will this be some sort of trend?

Only as much as you want to :P .

[q-pa]

BY ORDER OF SIR ZIRCON, I HEREBY DECLARE THE 2006 NYC MEETUP TO BE ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28TH.
pwned. :oops:


Ah well. My boss won't let me off easy either day anyway, though for some unknown reason we're closed on Tuesday the 26th.


Have fun all, and maybe next year... :(

[Nicole Adams]

Boo, hoo. I want to go to this. :cry:

[Katsurugi]

pwned. :oops:


Ah well. My boss won't let me off easy either day anyway, though for some unknown reason we're closed on Tuesday the 26th.


Have fun all, and maybe next year... :(

Sorry, q-pa. Well, it looks like it wasn't in the cards anyway if you can't take off.

@Bahamut:
Sorry to hear that your friend is not a girl. Oh well. I guess I can have fun with these other ocremix bums... which I mean in the utmost respectful way. Seems like mecca also wants you to get your camera pretty soon. Do you have enough money for it yet after buying the Wii? :wink:

@Nicole Adams:
Then come! What's a little bit of cash between friends you've made... over... the... internet..?

[Bahamut]

Uhh, what? pixie has her own digital camera & camcorder - she used it in making the movie for last years meetup.

[Geoffrey Taucer]

I'll buy plane tickets in a couple days (so the price will show up on my next credit card bill rather than this one)

[Katsurugi]

Uhh, what? pixie has her own digital camera & camcorder - she used it in making the movie for last years meetup.

But I wanted to play around with a new shiny one! :( Anyway, yeah. It's all good. I guess I can use my camera as well... *sigh* but it's kind of old and scratched up from other trips I've used it on. I guess it'll have to do.

A camcorder you say? I am quite experienced at this filming business. Perhaps I can have some fun with it..? I like playing with stuff... :(

[Leon K.]

Gotcha, I'll do my best to be there. Yeeeeaaaah, gonna be fun.
I'll drive down to the city, maybe I'll bring a few people too.

[atmuh]

Umm I'm not sure whether I can make it that Thursday or not. Don't bother discussing making it that Friday, though, as I still might make it. If I can be there I'll be there, and if I can't I can't.

[Katsurugi]

Gotcha, I'll do my best to be there. Yeeeeaaaah, gonna be fun.
I'll drive down to the city, maybe I'll bring a few people too.
Cool. A few people? Hmm... big meetup then. It's all good. Don't worry. We remixers will be the cool elite. :roll: I wish I knew more about music to actually remix.

So Bahamut, what are we doing?

[Bahamut]

We do whatever people want to do of course. I put up a list of suggestions on the first page. I'd also suggest some other things like seeing a musical at night or something like that, but it's probably out of most people's price range & possibly time range.

[Katsurugi]

We do whatever people want to do of course. I put up a list of suggestions on the first page. I'd also suggest some other things like seeing a musical at night or something like that, but it's probably out of most people's price range & possibly time range.

A musical is kind of costly, especially around this time unless you somehow get an afternoon matinee or something like that and order the tickets ahead of time because of our large group size. I will say that the baseline for tickets are around the 60 dollars.. but you could go watch... Rent or something for 20 dollars. (Personally, I think that'd be a waste of 20 dollars.) I would think that Avenue Q, Spam-a-lot or even Wicked would be a good choice. So meet up people, please voice your opinions! Lest I begin singing scores of musicals at you when we see each other.

As for pixie's concern over a homebase. I think this is something we should consider. The cold, hard, furniture of the city is not a good place to sit down. We need to find several places where we can lounge with no problem. In my experience, the furniture/home living section of Macy's is do-able. I can't really think of anywhere else except for a large library or something, but I do not know where one is that we can easily go into unless it's the New York Public Library and I don't really know how that works. University libraries require IDs and such. (Do I have a friend who lives in Manhattan? Actually I have several, but most are girls who will not allow me to borrow their place.)

[José the Bronx Rican]

Okay.

I think what we've got so far is nearly enough for a day. Here's one plan I came up with:

So we start at Grand Central... we then grab lunch (I'll have a place for us soon).
We then transit for Rockefeller and check out Nintendo World, walk over to
Sam Ash and Manny's (which, incidentally, was only a couple blocks from the sbarro we went to),
and, if we're hitting a museum, try out MoMA in the area.
Transit down to Chinatown for the Arcade; by then it should be dinnertime,
and a restaurant for us in Little Italy (I'll have that for us too).

Any Barnes & Noble bookstore - especially if they're anything like the spot on 66th
(with a cafe on the top floor) - should give us a spot anytime we need a respite.

Now we gotta finetune the overnight plans.

[Bahamut]

Hm, that sounds like a very good plan! For the museum part, there are quite a few museums around uptown there, such as the huge Metropolitan Museum of Art, and further north the famous Googenheim Museum ~80th st.

As for the Barnes & Noble comment though - I highly doubt we'd be able to find a good spot in any though. Every B&N has a Starbucks, and every Starbucks I have seen in Manhattan is always PACKED!

First paging this post though.

[zircon]

Jose - looks good to me! I'm down for that as our gameplan.

For overnight stuff, people are welcome to spend a night over at scenic Zircon Studios (well... former Zircon Studios) - aka, my parents' house in Pleasantville. It's got a luxurious basement replete with a foldout couch. We can probably find some sleeping bags, too. Getting there isn't terribly hard; trains run from Grand Central to P'ville on the Harlem Line to Southeast until nearly 2am. The trip itself is about 45 minutes. Tickets cost about $7.40 one way, but hey, $14.80 round trip isn't much compared to a night at a hotel in the area. There are plenty of places to eat in Pleasantville for breakfast/lunch too, such as a 24/7 diner, a French bakery/pastry place, a cheap but incredibly good Chinese place, several authentic NY-style pizza joints, and so on and so forth.

So... yeah, it'll be fun, if anyone wants to come :) At the very least, pixietricks, myself, and Taucer will be there afterwards.

[José the Bronx Rican]

B&Ns are good for resting because they allow us to sit around for a while if we need -
they have scattered chairs, but we can gather on their carpeted floors, even thumb
through their books - Starbuck's not necessary. There's also a book full of videogame
art I intend to buy and show everyone who hasn't seen it.

Zirc Studios sounds great for overnight.
I'm a complete fiend for a good breakfast,
so if there's a spot, I'm there.

[Bahamut]

I'm willing to go overnight...I can bring a sleeping bag too :D . And just a note about trains, the last train is 1:30 am if I remember right. And if you don't mind a drive, there is always the wonders of Pizza Brew, the greatest pizza/pasta chain in Westchester :) .

[Jillian Aversa]

I like your itinerary, José! Only one thing... I think adding a museum to that list may be pushing it financially for some people. We're already gonna be dealing with lunch and dinner out, plus a bit of cash for the subway. Barnes & Noble would be a perfect resting place, though. What's Sam Ash and Manny's?

[zircon]

They're music gear shops. Live jams, anyone? :)

[José the Bronx Rican]

We'll see about admissions for these museums, and Metrocards for everybody; I'm still tweakin'.

Two musician stores:
Sam Ash started in Brooklyn. (http://www.samashmusic.com/)
Manny's is on the same block. (http://www.mannysmusic.com/index_mannys.htm)

[Bahamut]

Metrocards aren't so bad - we could buy all day passes.

[DrumUltimA]

zirc, how much room you got

[Katsurugi]

MoMA? Hmm... rather not. It's good depending on what exhibits are showing, but not always great. Though, it should be noted that they only recently opened up an entire wing. I sometimes think that The Guggenheim lacks substance because there are relatively few works on display. The Met is pretty cool because it's huge and should have something for everyone. Even the permanent collection is huge as well as the passing exhibits.

MoMA = $20 per person (free if under 16)
Guggenheim = $18 per person (free if under 12)
Met = suggested donation! (6-10 dollars, I'd suggest.)

The museums, I find, are always out of the way. From the Rockefeller area, I would think it would take us about 25-35 minutes to get to a museum unless it's MoMA. About transportation, we'd most likely use it 3 times, but an all day pass would be some nice insurance for only a dollar. We'd most likely have to decide if we're going to a museum that first because it will change a bunch of things.

Though I do like museums, I personally think that scheduling a visit in would actually put us too much on a time constraint at each place we go. Spending quality time eating lunch, at Nintendo World (video games + Wii), at Sam Ash and/or Manny's as well (mini jam session?), and including walking time... I think it'd be tough to fit in a visit to the museum, besides, they usually do close around 5 on the weekdays (with the exception of Friday which is considered a date night). But, I think we can go if a majority of the definites want to. 8O

[Bahamut]

If it wasn't as cold I'd suggest resting in Central Park but oh well. Guess this goes to show that we need a summer one too.

So, it looks like we have most of the places planned out?

[Pi_R_[]ed]

I might go, but, well this is akward,, but, uh, what.... exactly, is the average age, you know, for these things? I think most of you guys are in college, but...

[Bahamut]

No age limitations for what we do! You just don't get a take a sip of my drink at dinner though, that's all :P .

[Pi_R_[]ed]

Well, yeah then, put me in as a maybe. As emmbarasing as it is, I will note that I need parental consent for this. Good thing about high school, winter break. So, if I can, how much cash should I bring? How about my Wii? Anything else?

[Katsurugi]

No age limitation as Bahamut said. He also said he'd bring his Wii over, so you'd have to smooth over the details with him and zircon. (Need to know # of available TV's and total # of controllers.)

As for cash, bring a bunch. It really depends on how long you're going to be there and what we do. Let's say that you're going to be participating in EVERYTHING. I will approximate some costs for you. 7 dollars for non-dinner meals and 15 dollars for dinner. As for transporation, you'll need 7 dollars for an all day pass and about 15 dollars if you're staying over at zircon's.

You might want to stash like 5 dollars for Chinatown Fair or even less because the games are fairly cheap there. (Capcom vs. SNK 2, SF3:Third Strike, MvC2 or newer games in general are all 50 cents per play. Older games like SF2T, Gigawing, SF3:Double Impact, and even Ms. Pacman are 25 cents. The most expensive games there are the rhythm ones which are 1 or 2 dollars per play.)

If we are going to a museum, I did post the rates before. The maximum price goes up to 20 dollars, which is kind of pricey. But we haven't really decided on anything just yet. However, I don't think we'd have time for it so it's not my calculations.

I know that 7 dollars per non-dinnner meal might sound expensive, especially if you're going to get a small meal which could be like 5 dollars (or even less if you're just going to grab a bagel in Manhattan.) But I don't exactly know what the prices are where zircon lives. But don't forget about tax and tip as well. It's always best to have a little more cash than too little. (Also remember to account for whatever transportation costs it takes you to get into NYC as well.) The total sounds like a lot, but it's an overestimation so you can safely participate in everything without any trouble.

Food: (7+15+7)+??
Transport: (7+15)
Fun: (5)+??
Minimum cash to have on hand at meetup: $56
Being able to hit on Pixietricks in real life: priceless

8)

[Pi_R_[]ed]

Doesn't sound too hard, and at least I'll have some holiday money to spend damn, I need a job bad.

So, I'll bring my Wii if I can, and that would include Red Steel and Excite Truck. Unfortunately, only 1 controller, but I also have a classic. If we do go to MoMA, or any museum for that matter, do you know if they have student discounts? That could be a big help, some places will even let you in for free.

Now, I'm still a maybe, but if anyone else from LI plans on taking the train, I could probably, maybe meet up? At least it's someone to talk to on the way there...

[Bahamut]

Food: (7+15+7)+??
Transport: (7+15)
Fun: (5)+??
Minimum cash to have on hand at meetup: $56
Seeing pixietricks and/or zircon slap Katsurugi for trying to hit on her in real life: priceless

8)

Fixed

About the Wii, I have Zelda & Rayman, and 2 controllers & nunchucks.

[Pi_R_[]ed]

Bah, we need DBZ.

Although I can't help the feeling I'm not going to be able to go. Everyone knows it, when parents make that last-minute decision, and change their minds? Oh, well. Best of luck to myself, I suppose.

[Axel B.]

ed]Doesn't sound too hard, and at least I'll have some holiday money to spend damn, I need a job bad.

So, I'll bring my Wii if I can, and that would include Red Steel and Excite Truck. Unfortunately, only 1 controller, but I also have a classic. If we do go to MoMA, or any museum for that matter, do you know if they have student discounts? That could be a big help, some places will even let you in for free.

Now, I'm still a maybe, but if anyone else from LI plans on taking the train, I could probably, maybe meet up? At least it's someone to talk to on the way there...

I wouldn't mind :D. Wait what part of LI are you from?

[Pi_R_[]ed]

Kings Park. It's part of Smithtown. Smithtown, part of Suffolk. Suffolk, part of this wonderful tropical island we call home.

[atmuh]

ed]part of this wonderful tropical island we call home.

:]

[Athair]

If we're making a count, I've got 1 Wiimote & nunchuck I can bring.

[Pi_R_[]ed]

Update, put me down as maybe bringing a friend. It's going to be the only way I'm allowed to go. My mother thinks your all druggies, drunks, and cult members. I understand she's looking out for my safety, but I'm fucking old enough to make my own decisions, and quite honestly, she should just step off. No offense meant to you guys.

[atmuh]

ed]Update, put me down as maybe bringing a friend. It's going to be the only way I'm allowed to go. My mother thinks your all druggies, drunks, and cult members. I understand she's looking out for my safety, but I'm fucking old enough to make my own decisions, and quite honestly, she should just step off. No offense meant to you guys.

It's aight man we understand.

[Bahamut]

Eh, I'm a grad student of mathematics at a top 15 school, and some others here have great credentials too (zircon is best techno artist of '06!). Not sure how we're druggies/hippies but alright...

[atmuh]

Eh, I'm a grad student of mathematics at a top 15 school, and some others here have great credentials too (zircon is best techno artist of '06!). Not sure how we're druggies/hippies but alright...

Yea and I go to some really really high quality engineering school (or at least everyone keeps saying so), which Katsurugi also went to, so at least two more are good dudes.

NOTE: Katsurugi I haven't seen you since I realized that you were this dude on OCR.

[Pi_R_[]ed]

Yeah, well, what are you gonna do? I just don't like the feeling of being a "kid", at least in my parents eyes. I should at least say, I can tell the difference between (somewhat) regular people, and serial rapists. Well, I hope I can, the situation's never come up before...

EDIT: By the way, I keep forgetting to ask, whats the deal with overnight plans?

[Bahamut]

So, I got stuffs here that needs to go...at least 2 DS games here have been collecting dust for over an year and that I have determined need to go.

[Pi_R_[]ed]

I thought of something "fun" we might want to try, if we have half an hour or so to spare. I had an all-female A Capella group come to my school, and now we have about three different A Capella groups starting up, including me leading a video-game themed one And, yes, I have seen that Nintendo A Capella video, so don't bring it up. What if, for, like I said, half an hour, maybe, less maybe more, we set up shop on a corner somewhere, and sand mario, zelda, or something? I remember when I went to Nintendo World's "Mario DDR" tournament lost in the second round!, me and about three or four of my surrounding spectators started singing along with one of the Dr. Mario themes. Fun, it was. Try, no? Thoughts?

[Katsurugi]

^Are you sure you didn't mean to post that in the Nintendo DS topic? Depends on what they are, but I'll take them off your hands for free. You can't get better than that, right? A free service? :wink:

[Jillian Aversa]

Ooh, a cappella! Sounds fun.

[Bahamut]

^Are you sure you didn't mean to post that in the Nintendo DS topic? Depends on what they are, but I'll take them off your hands for free. You can't get better than that, right? A free service? :wink:

Yeah, I'll be giving them out at the meetup is what I meant to imply there...my internet connection was limited like hell since I broke the 750 MB/24 hour period limit two nights ago.

[prophetik music]

i still am pissed that i can't go to this AND mag.

[Katsurugi]

i still am pissed that i can't go to this AND mag.
Don't worry. It will be well documented for posterity. (But you don't get any free DS games. :wink:)

I guess we could do a capella stuff. I haven't sight read in a while... :? In Super Mario Sunshine, the puzzle stages (without the water pump ones) is a good song to do a capella but haven't found it transcribed anywhere... and I don't want to do it myself since I don't have access to properly tuned instruments. It would probably take me several years anway...

[Pi_R_[]ed]

We could always go with the classics. I thought of a few, non-obvious ones. The Goron theme from Zelda 64, the SMB underwater theme, Maybe even Brinstar. That'd kick some real ass right there.

[Bahamut]

Since when was the Goron theme classic?

Anyway, all this acapella talk reminds me of an i2hub meetup we did in NYC - a UC Berkeley acapella group was at Grand Central and started up a gig there out of no where, which was interesting.

[Pi_R_[]ed]

Er... maybe I should have phrased it more like, "Something gamers would get, something most everyone would get, and something that would sound cool either way". Still, if we would, we have only about 20 days to practice, and I know for some people without too much free time, getting it down asap would be best. Anyone else have suggestions? Then again, we dont have to do it.

...Then again, Ooh, a cappella! Sounds fun.Being able to hit on Pixietricks in real life: priceless

Might be a good idea to go with it, no?

[Bahamut]

If we do decide to do an acapella on the spot, I vote in Grand Central - it's huge, and got lots of people going through at that time of the year.

Anyway, looks like we have some pretty good plans here, so keep'em going and make sure to keep the thread alive (and most importantly, not forget!).

[Pi_R_[]ed]

Well, here's a thought. It's not my ideal, but what if we made a little Mario "?" box, with an open lid. In a big place like Grand Central Station, tips might put a big dent in something like food costs. We'd just split it. But like I said, spirit of the season, and I don't think I'd feel right to just take money like that.

And one other thing. Why do we have three music stores (Sam Ash, Manny's, Guitar Center) on our list? I'm not a big musician, with my Baritone horn and Accordion, but do three different stores really offer that much variety? I think getting some time in for another spot to visit would be better. But that's just me.

And believe, me, I'm full of ideas right now. This thread ain't dyin' no time soon.

[Bahamut]

How about a trip to a Virgin Megastore people? I'm sure everyone would love the opportunity to see what is possibly the biggest CD collection you can choose from in a brick & mortar store.

[atmuh]

How about a trip to a Virgin Megastore people? I'm sure everyone would love the opportunity to see what is possibly the biggest CD collection you can choose from in a brick & mortar store.

The place is like giant and huge at the SAME TIME!

[Katsurugi]

Anywhere that has like instruments would be nice to perform as long as it doesn't really get in the way of the customers buying stuff. I remember the last time I performed almost an entire score from Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde with a friend. We were in a Sam's Club. Good times... I don't know about Grand Central Station though. I think there's a reason why normal street musicians don't play there, maybe a security thing... Also there's a whole street musician code and everything. They usually trade places so as to keep the pedestrians happy that are on routine schedules and not to step on each other's turf so music doesn't collide.

Or we could not do acapella and have everyone do impromptu rap. I was in an improv rap type thing about the multiples of 5... it rocked beyond belief. I'd tell you the words, but it was so awesome I forgot them.

[Bahamut]

Bumpy-bump!

And I'll pass on the improv rap.

[Fallen Angel]

Sounds interesting. Doubt I will be there but interesting nonetheless lol.

[José the Bronx Rican]

I wanted to accomodate the museum suggestion by trying for one close to where we'd be (there're a couple around the late 40's streets), although I actually also think a museum visit would be a bit of a squeeze. I'm also thinking, after checking the Met web site, these museums would not let us in with any luggage - certainly not my duffle - and along with time constraints and possible admission would mean we'd likely cross them off our list.

An accapella sounds cool - at least at Nintendo World. One way to prepare would be to study an accurate MIDI of whatever tune we do. From that MIDI I could either export mp3's or sheet music of each part for study.

No need for a collection... everyone brings whatever cash they can manage, and I'll cover the extra costs. I can spare it for us, just like last year. Since there'll be a max of two or three subway trips for each of us (maybe 20 people), Fun Passes aren't needed. Each of us contributes about four bucks, and we get five ten-ride Metrocards; that's more than enough.

Sam Ash and Manny's are together because they're on the same block, so no sweat: actually about six or seven Sam Ash stores on that street, depending on the instrument, surrounding the one Manny's store. If we had to pick one, we go with Manny's, because it's strictly New York flavor, with autographed celebrity musician photos covering the walls, and because they let you go to town on their instruments, especially the guitars, Tauce.

I haven't been to Virgin in a while, but I think their selection comes in second to J&R. I gauge selection by the amount of rare stuff they carry that no one cares about except me. No store gets great marks in my system. I was, however, sad to see Tower go because that would be a #3 on my list. Virgin sounds good for the meetup, because it's in the same area we're headed.

I'll be casing the areas for eateries this week.

[Bahamut]

Well, looking at J&R's online music catalog, it seems to show a somewhat weaker selection than Virgin - Virgin just seems to have some rare stuff that is hard to find here in the US (i. e. J&R only carries Rhapsody's newest CD).

So, how many people going to the meetup have DSs btw? Bring them if you have them.

[atmuh]

So, how many people going to the meetup have DSs btw? Bring them if you have them.

I have

[Katsurugi]

I gots a DS. Currently I only have Phoenix Wright which I'm borrowing from a friend and Brain Age. I don't think I have any other multiplayer games though either for GBA or DS. But if anything, you should bring your DS to the meet up since we're going to Nintendo World. You can try demos via wi-fi. In related news, I bought some Hori screen protectors and a case for my DS from there. Portable gaming is going to be a reality instead of me playing it in my room all the time. I can now probably bring it to school and play it when I'm by myself or bored.

Virgin is big. I like it there, but I could never really get myself to buy stuff. I don't know why though, maybe it's because I'm stingy or indecisive... most likely the latter. I bought a tiny cd case from there... always wanted to buy Mozart's Requiem but there are so many versions. I don't know which one to get.

As for acapella, I would also need sheet music or an mp3 or something like that to listen to and study a bit.

[atmuh]

If you want multiplayer DS I have bomberman metroid and mariokart which all use download play.

[Bahamut]

I have Tetris & Mario Kart too. Got Castlevania for some multiplayer action too.

[Pi_R_[]ed]

Jeez, thats it? I have

Tetris
Mario Kart
Advance Wars
Metroid Prime: Hunters
Mario 64DS
Starfox
and some others, which for some reason I can't remember... Oh, well

Thing is, my DS is broken. The L and R buttons are unresponsive, besides the fact that I took it apart after my top screen wasn't showing anything. I have all the parts, and I've put it back together about 3 times so far. I didn't really care enough to bother with the warranty, and I'm gonna get a lite anyway soon enough...

[Bahamut]

Oh I have Advance Wars DS and Metroid Prime: Hunter too.

[zircon]

Hey, can I go ahead and ask who exactly will be staying over at my place? I'll need to plan ahead a bit for lodging arrangements. Ideally if you plan on staying over you should bring a sleeping bag. I'll have some spare stuff - definitely sheets, blankets, and pillows - but I don't think I have more than one or two sleeping bags.

So far, there's me, pixietricks, and GeoffreyTaucer for sure.

[Bahamut]

I'll bring a sleeping bag to stay over too! ...But I'd feel a bit sheepish walking around NYC carrying a big bag, one of the items being a sleeping bag. Is it possible if I could drop it off earlier sometime?

[Geoffrey Taucer]

I'll bring a sleeping bag to stay over too! ...But I'd feel a bit sheepish walking around NYC carrying a big bag, one of the items being a sleeping bag. Is it possible if I could drop it off earlier sometime?

That's a good point, and one I hadn't even thought of.

[Pi_R_[]ed]

Yes, that is a good idea.

Speaking of which, can I assume that an overnight only applies to either people that care enough to stay, or people that don't want to catch a ride out of the city early Friday morning? I wouldn't want to miss out on anything just to get home...

Which brings up another question. Is there any limit on the leaving/staying time? Should everyone not sleeping over leave by a certain time?

[zircon]

Last time, the meetup pretty much ended after dinner. We only wandered around for a short time after that. Generally speaking people can stay over at my place for as long as necessary (within reason), it's not like there's a particular rule about it.

[Bahamut]

I vote for brunch at Pizza Brew though!

[Captain Huge!]

I might be able to go, but really only if Atma Weapon goes.

[Bahamut]

Well, looks like we'll be seeing Atma though so shall I put you down?

[atmuh]

Well, looks like we'll be seeing Atma though so shall I put you down?

Yes put him down

[bustatunez]

yoyo wassup jive turkeys D:

You can put me down as an overnight, I'll try to remember to bring my sleeping bag. Anyone else coming up from around Philly or DC? I'm gonna try to catch the Chinatown bus, it goes from Chinatown DC through Chinatown Philly and Chinatown NYC for only like $10.

[Bahamut]

yoyo wassup jive turkeys D:

You can put me down as an overnight, I'll try to remember to bring my sleeping bag. Anyone else coming up from around Philly or DC? I'm gonna try to catch the Chinatown bus, it goes from Chinatown DC through Chinatown Philly and Chinatown NYC for only like $10.

I like how your only posts are posts related to meetups :lol: . In any case, I was ahead of you :P .

[Katsurugi]

It approaches! 8O (as do finals... :? )

I don't think we actually have a good handle on the overnight plans yet. To me, it sounds like zircon will definitely have over 6 other people. As for anyone else who has already confirmed going, they haven't really said anything about staying over or not. (It's only polite to let zircon know ahead of time.)

Crashing at zircon's:
zircon
pixietricks
GeoffreyTaucer
Bahamut(and friend(s)?)
Pi_R_[]ed(and friend?)
bustatunez
Jose(?)

Not too sure about Jose, but he did mention that he was bringing luggage or at least a dufflebag, so to me, this implies intention.

Maybe zircon should mention what activities are in store to help people decide... or maybe people just haven't been checking this topic as often as they should be... Other than Bahamut's Wii and DS lites, I don't know what else there is to do. I guess we could like.. talk and bond and stuff. Then again, there might not be too much time to play around unless we stay up all night... but sleep is important! Too many variables... needs more equations... :?

[Bahamut]

Actually, Athair has a Wii too :P . I think he wants to stay over too, but I forget. He'd actually offer his place but he said it's too small (he lives in White Plains).

I'll edit the first page with the list of people interested in crashing overnight at zircon's after I come back from this FINAL BOSS.

[Captain Huge!]

Well, looks like we'll be seeing Atma though so shall I put you down?

Sorry took so long to answer, yeah put me down :D

[Pi_R_[]ed]

Crashing at zircon's:
zircon
pixietricks
GeoffreyTaucer
Bahamut(and friend(s)?)
Pi_R_[]ed(and friend?)
bustatunez
Jose(?)

...

Maybe zircon should mention what activities are in store to help people decide... or maybe people just haven't been checking this topic as often as they should be... Other than Bahamut's Wii and DS lites, I don't know what else there is to do. I guess we could like.. talk and bond and stuff. Then again, there might not be too much time to play around unless we stay up all night... but sleep is important! Too many variables... needs more equations... :?

Hey, I'm going, but I'm not sleeping over, and don't forget I have a wii, too! About things to do while we're over, I finally had an idea for a remix to work on. I tutor for 30 m.-1h wouldn't be too bad, if he/she doesn't mind pokemon. *cough*.

Anyone think of coming up with a list we can start practicing for the a cappella thing? And what about our stuff? Is it coming with us all day? Cause I'd rather not walk around New York all day with $400 of much sought-after electronics on my back...

[Katsurugi]

But also don't forget that you may not need to bring so much of your stuff there. Even though three people on the trip do own a Wii, it's not likely that we'd use them all at the same time on multiple TVs, if available. Besides, I think the controller count is around 4 anyway, I think that we'll only need to have one or maybe two around. (One for multiplayer games and maybe one dedicated to Zelda.) So, Bahamut, Athair, and Pi_R_[]ed, you need to work it out.

Yes. The issue of having some place to put down our stuff has been brought up. I'd like to think that school would let me, but they have a very strict policy about being closed over break. I could ask around, but then I'd probably have to obtain a key inbetween then... unless my friend doesn't mind storing 7 people's stuff for a couple of hours and is also free that day. We shall see!

As for the your remix idea, if everyone is finished with their jamming or whatever, we can work on it over at Sam Ash, Manny's or wherever we're at. If it's Pokemon, I'd like to suggest an electronic intepretation of Route 1. That'd be hot, but probably not thoroughly thought through on my part.

For acapella, we need to get started on this right away! Maybe it's already too late, but we could always sight read a bit as long as someone has a pitch pipe. (I have a kazoo!) If we really would like to do something though, we'd probably have to be fairly well rehearsed (at least know what your own part sounds like). For a list, we'd probably need to get first another list of music we have the sheet music to or soundfile with defined parts (SATB, not required, because well.. we are lacking in the female department and my falsetto leaves more to be desired.) I wanted to say I knew some video game music harmony off hand, but I'd be lying. I know nothing.

[zircon]

Stuff to do at my place? Well, we'll be getting back late. But I have a TV downstairs with a Gamecube, and I'm sure we'll have a Wii. Plus there's always messing around under my nick in the judge chat (or seeing the SECRET FORUMS), busting out some tunes w/ FL, etc. Should be fun - it was last year!

[Bahamut]

Bump!

Updated the first post. Also, with such a fun group as OCRers, there should be plenty of things to do at night :P ...and no, not alcohol related.

[Geoffrey Taucer]

busting out some tunes w/ FL, etc. Should be fun - it was last year!

Hopefully we'll be finished with a certain piece (the one with the folks, that we're doing for that thing) by then... perhaps we can work on that other thing.

Or perhaps some entirely new thing.

[Pi_R_[]ed]

But also don't forget that you may not need to bring so much of your stuff there. Even though three people on the trip do own a Wii, it's not likely that we'd use them all at the same time on multiple TVs, if available. Besides, I think the controller count is around 4 anyway, I think that we'll only need to have one or maybe two around. (One for multiplayer games and maybe one dedicated to Zelda.) So, Bahamut, Athair, and Pi_R_[]ed, you need to work it out.

Yes. The issue of having some place to put down our stuff has been brought up. I'd like to think that school would let me, but they have a very strict policy about being closed over break. I could ask around, but then I'd probably have to obtain a key inbetween then... unless my friend doesn't mind storing 7 people's stuff for a couple of hours and is also free that day. We shall see!

As for the your remix idea, if everyone is finished with their jamming or whatever, we can work on it over at Sam Ash, Manny's or wherever we're at. If it's Pokemon, I'd like to suggest an electronic intepretation of Route 1. That'd be hot, but probably not thoroughly thought through on my part.

For acapella, we need to get started on this right away! Maybe it's already too late, but we could always sight read a bit as long as someone has a pitch pipe. (I have a kazoo!) If we really would like to do something though, we'd probably have to be fairly well rehearsed (at least know what your own part sounds like). For a list, we'd probably need to get first another list of music we have the sheet music to or soundfile with defined parts (SATB, not required, because well.. we are lacking in the female department and my falsetto leaves more to be desired.) I wanted to say I knew some video game music harmony off hand, but I'd be lying. I know nothing.

Well, of course, Mario, Zelda. Finding parts for those shouldn't be too hard... I'm a Baritone/Bass in chorus, just to let everyone know. I'm not the best, but it's not too hard to make "doo" and "daa", is it? If it's easier, I'll just bring my controller, and games. If others have Wiis, I'd rather not bring mine.

As for the mix, I was thinking Route 12, 24, maybe some others, in a patriotic civil-war type march. I've got ideas for the snare drum. Some brass, some woodwinds.

[Bahamut]

Well, if you're not staying for the overnight, you don't need to bring the Wii & stuff - that was for the overnight.

[José the Bronx Rican]

Yes, I'm definitely overnighting, and will head back, if all goes well, with enough time to make it to work in the Bronx by 2pm.

I'll be carrying everything all over. I mention my duffle because I always carry a duffle - no exaggeration: zirxietauce can tell you... they've seen me with it last year and in Philly. I shlep a lot of weight around, probably not to my benefit. I may be crazy enough to bring my laptop, along with the thick blanket and pillow (that's enough for me to sleep with). I know sleepers take up room, but folks should try to pack a bag with a minimum of items needed.

I'm a late sleeper, partly because my 2-10pm shift (formerly 3:30-11:30pm) has made it so. My time is usually around three in the morning. I've got plenty of unused beats we can fiddle with for the music cause.

I expect we can manage one or two accas - gimme some tune ideas (likely from SNES Mario games or Mario 64, cause that's all I've caught up with) - suggest an accurate midi from vgmusic and I'll do the rest.
Examples below from Super Mario World - Overworld 2 (midis and sheet music exported from Cakewalk)
Entire tune, no loop, tempo 120 (http://www.bronxrican.com/stuff/misc/nyc-smw-main.mid)
Track 1, with hat metronome (http://www.bronxrican.com/stuff/misc/nyc-smw-1.mid)
Track 2, with hat metronome (http://www.bronxrican.com/stuff/misc/nyc-smw-2.mid)
Track 3, with hat metronome (http://www.bronxrican.com/stuff/misc/nyc-smw-3.mid)
Track 4, with hat metronome (http://www.bronxrican.com/stuff/misc/nyc-smw-4.mid)
Track 5, with hat metronome (http://www.bronxrican.com/stuff/misc/nyc-smw-5.mid)
Track 6, with hat metronome (http://www.bronxrican.com/stuff/misc/nyc-smw-6.mid)
Track 1, simplified sheet music (http://www.bronxrican.com/stuff/misc/nyc-smw-track-1.jpg)
Track 2, simplified sheet music (http://www.bronxrican.com/stuff/misc/nyc-smw-track-2.jpg)
Track 3, simplified sheet music (http://www.bronxrican.com/stuff/misc/nyc-smw-track-3.jpg)
Track 4, simplified sheet music (http://www.bronxrican.com/stuff/misc/nyc-smw-track-4.jpg)
Track 5, simplified sheet music (http://www.bronxrican.com/stuff/misc/nyc-smw-track-5.jpg)
Track 6, simplified sheet music (http://www.bronxrican.com/stuff/misc/nyc-smw-track-6.jpg)

[Bahamut]

I'm actually going to bring my laptop too, mainly because it's a nice portable Macbook...and plus it's a nice way to conceal stuff. (bump in disguise)

[Katsurugi]

Seems like way too much stuff for me to bring... just bringing a bag to hold... things. On another note, my friend said he might be around on the 28th, so there possibly is a place where we could put our stuff, but nothing definite. It would probably also require at least one more subway ride to drop off and pick up later. In addition, I have another friend who might be interested in going.

Why don't the other people who are going post more? It's coming up soon... there should be more "woohoo-ing" and whatnot. Oh yeah, what about food, Jose? You promised an update on food... 8O (Food is important.)

[José the Bronx Rican]

No time to woo-hoo... between this meetup, preparing for MAG, too much XMas nonsense and remaining loose ends concerning my late father, I've had nothing but unwanted naps ALL DAY... :)

I should be able to case downtown tomorrow, and I'll let you know then.

[Katsurugi]

No time to woo-hoo... between this meetup, preparing for MAG, too much XMas nonsense and remaining loose ends concerning my late father, I've had nothing but unwanted naps ALL DAY... :)

I should be able to case downtown tomorrow, and I'll let you know then.

Sorry to hear about that, Jose. I know how those naps can be like. Sometimes it doesn't even feel good to wake up. Anyway, I just thought you forgot about the restaurant business. I just kind of thought about it recently. Also, I realized that we'd have to pay the big gratuity percent thingy. As for my personal details, I will update you hopefully later this week!

8O

[Athair]

But also don't forget that you may not need to bring so much of your stuff there. Even though three people on the trip do own a Wii, it's not likely that we'd use them all at the same time on multiple TVs, if available. Besides, I think the controller count is around 4 anyway, I think that we'll only need to have one or maybe two around. (One for multiplayer games and maybe one dedicated to Zelda.) So, Bahamut, Athair, and Pi_R_[]ed, you need to work it out.
As far as the overnight (and at least getting my stuff there), I live in White Plains, so I'd probably take the Harlem line to here, then grab my car to zircon's (provided with a location, of course). Only games I have are WiiSports & Zelda.

Why don't the other people who are going post more? It's coming up soon... there should be more "woohoo-ing" and whatnot.
"Woo-Hoo!"

[Geoffrey Taucer]

Another question: if people being wiis, does that mean we're going to be walking around NYC carrying wiis? Sounds like a bad idea to me.

[Bahamut]

Well, it seems like only two of us have Wiis (Athair and I) who are staying overnight, so that's not a problem (since we live so close to zircon).

[José the Bronx Rican]

Well, it sure is a challenge trying to get these destinations in order, and get a good place for lunch (with enough seating) worked in, all using a minimum of transit... the few workable options all seem to be "chain Italian," i.e. Villa Pizza, Cafe Metro, etc. I know a couple of spots at the Port Authority that may work in a pinch.

But when I got back home I found an interesting Times article (http://travel.nytimes.com/2006/08/20/travel/20weekend.html?n=Top%252FFeatures%252FTravel%252FD estinations%252FUnited%2bStates%252FNew%2bYork%252 FNew%2bYork%2bCity) addressing many of the same things we are, especially the food. Notice the "dollar a slice" part? I will investigate quickly.

As far as dinner:
I wanted to see what Little Italy was like downtown, knowing it's right next to Chinatown, and knowing it's filled to the brim with restaurants (there's a wonderful Little Italy just blocks from my home in the Bronx, but I never tried the midtown version). It looks great there; the places are all lined up on Mulberry St., all touting their Zagat ratings, and we should have no problem finding a suitable place for dinner. Best of all, they're mere blocks from the Chinatown Fair arcade, which I've finally experienced for the very first time today (nice place; a bit tiny and quite loud, just like in the Broadway days, although not enough old-school machines for my tastes). Stay tuned.

[Bahamut]

You live near the Bronx Little Italy? I think my father used to have a store near there almost 2 decades ago.

Oh man, Little Italy would be great for dinner though - I haven't been to the Midtown one, and considering it's in Midtown, it has to be good.

[atmuh]

Best of all, they're mere blocks from the Chinatown Fair arcade, which I've finally experienced for the very first time today (nice place; a bit tiny and quite loud, just like in the Broadway days, although not enough old-school machines for my tastes). Stay tuned.
That place is SO LOUD and is kinda small...I wonder how we're all gonna like fit. There are some old school machines...not a ton though.

If you're somewhere near there in the next few days let me know I might stop by.

And since I stop by Chinatown a lot I got to Little Italy sometimes. It's a very nice place. I've never eaten anywhere there though.

Also I'm a definite not a tentative.

[Axel B.]

I suppose I'm no longer a tentative (Hopefully nothing comes up on that day) and I think I might be bringing a friend along. I have to check with him again because he might have work on that day.

But yea I'm most likely going to show up :D

[Bahamut]

So it looks like we have a potential 20 people for the meetup, with possibly more to come.

And I have a feeling that I am going to spend a lot on this day :( .

[Katsurugi]

Why? I don't think that having a lot of people will necessarily increase the overall price... This might be a problem when going out to eat and stuff and maybe some other activities. If we have a potential 20 people, we should probably reserve at least a table or two for dinner, right? Manhattan's Little Italy is great. But in any case where you have a lot of people going out to eat, a little forewarning helps both the restaurant to prepare as well as cutting down on wait time.

I also worry about how we're all getting into Chinatown Fair. I mean, definitely more than 20 people have been in there before. But not all at once. I always thought we were going to have a group of 10 or so. About old school machines, I think that Jose is right. There are some older games there, but still not really enough. I will have to say that almost 95% of them are fighting games, if not a rhythm/beat game. The rest are old school games or even puzzle games like Puzzle Fighter. Gigawing, Aerofighters, and Bust-a-Move type game are worth mentioning outside of Ms. Pacman and Arkanoid. There are older games, but just older fighting games. Street Fighter 3:Double Impact, Marvel Super Heroes, and Street Fighter Alpha 3 are there too. If this isn't your taste in games, well, it just seems like it's just too bad for you.

By this time, I think we should try to cut down on the maybe attending people and determine definites or not. I will probably give an update on my friend's status by Wednesday. If we do have 20 people, then maybe it would be better if we went to museum or something like that where larger groups are more welcome... that's just what I think though.

*need a sig* :?

[Bahamut]

Nah, I was just thinking of the Nintendo World store (I need to snag a Classic controller for the Wii, and possibly something else), and there's the Virgin Megastore, where I almost always buy a CD if I go in because I want to support the artists I like on the labels I like with sales.

[Bahamut]

Bump, updated the first post a little and posted another suggestion (ice skating @ Rockefeller Center)

[Katsurugi]

Isn't it a pain to skate at the ice rink there? As far as I know, I think you have to purchase tickets ahead of time and then you are designated a particular time slot in which you can skate. It's all because of the popularity of it. Well... I just want to avoid anything that might be a bother or become a hassle because... I'm lazy.

I still think that we have plenty of stuff to do without the ice skating and perhaps even Chinatown Fair... though it would be nice to play video games all together. That and well, I'm not too great at remixing/performing music or shooting the breeze either. I just like playing games and wasting life.

Anyway, I guess if people aren't really posting in here it means one of two things. Either everyone has said whatever needs to be said or they haven't seen it yet (which is highly unlikely since it's been on the first page for a long while).

[Bahamut]

I never been ice skating there, so I have no idea. I guess that does suck though.

And yeah, what's with the non-posting?

[José the Bronx Rican]

I'm only waiting to get back downtown before I give another reply; I'm at work right now (shhh)...
I will say if Rockefeller on the 28th is even a fraction of the 1mpfw (mile per five weeks) slog through the crowd it was the other week while everyone was tree-watching, skating would probably be impossible with the time we have. I wasn't able to locate Nintendo World that day.
Chinatown Fair looked like a fine hangout for the 20+ of us... on a Sunday afternoon. I would like, but doubt, that it'd be the same on a Thursday afternoon.
Again, stay tuned.

[atmuh]

I'm only waiting to get back downtown before I give another reply; I'm at work right now (shhh)...
I will say if Rockefeller on the 28th is even a fraction of the 1mpfw (mile per five weeks) slog through the crowd it was the other week while everyone was tree-watching, skating would probably be impossible with the time we have. I wasn't able to locate Nintendo World that day.
Chinatown Fair looked like a fine hangout for the 20+ of us... on a Sunday afternoon. I would like, but doubt, that it'd be the same on a Thursday afternoon.
Again, stay tuned.
Chinatown fair is far from packed on a Thursday afternoon. Well, then again, I go there Tuesday afternoons, but it can't be much different.

[Katsurugi]

That is true. I really didn't consider that. Usually the busy days are Fridays and Saturdays of course. Sundays are also busy, not not quite as busy as the other two. Generally, the influx of people on Sunday is more my speed since there's a nice flow of people coming and going and you don't have to wait too long to play a game. Thursdays though, it should be more or less dead. But then again, it would be vacation for a lot of students, so they could be around.

As for the address of Nintendo World, I believe it is on 48th St between 6th and 5th Ave., approximately 1.5 blocks south of the Christmas Tree. It's actually on the corner of Rockefeller Plaza. I don't know if that helps you any, Jose, since you're probably not going to go again before the meet up. Hopefully, now, people will have a better idea of where to go and what to look for when we go to Nintendo World.

Whatever reason people have for not woohoo-ing. I'll just assume it's because of finals, preparing for the holidays, preparing for MAGfest, or because deep down inside pixie hates me. ;_;

[Arek the Absolute]

Sweet taucer is going. I am going to give you all a call and say hi while you all are together. :D

[Katsurugi]

Sweet taucer is going. I am going to give you all a call and say hi while you all are together. :D

And we will pretend we are not there by staying silent. :wink:

Anyway, I just finished finals and am free. This is one of the things I'm looking foward to doing. I found a picture as my sig right now... but I think I can do better than that.

As Simon and Garfunkel once said, "where are all the people?" 8O

[bustatunez]

OCREMIX MEETUP WOOOOHOOOOO!!!!!11


(slightly drunk, frightened about missing deadlines, but genuinely excited :D)

[Geoffrey Taucer]

Jeez, 11 people staying at Zircon's?

[DrumUltimA]

I can bring more if you like :3

[Bahamut]

WE DON'T WANT YOUR KIND HERE!

[zircon]

Any plans for a home base yet? Or at least some place where people can drop off their stuff.

[Bahamut]

Page 2? Not on my watch!

I'm not sure about a homebase...anyone has a place that can be used for temporarily leaving their stuff? So far it seems like we don't have anyone from Manhattan itself here.

Oh, and do we need an XBox 360 for the overnight? I'll have one by the end of the week, so it's your call people.

[José the Bronx Rican]

I've cased enough, so here's a gameplan I've come up with (assuming we don't have a dropoff spot)):

1. We subway to Times Square. The area around 9th Ave. includes, along with many other kinds of restaurants, two very tempting pizza options. First, that 99 cent slice is for real! The spot is just a counter, so there's no place to sit, but those that wanna spend as little as possible can grab a bite there and just munch while we head to the other option: a place whose name escapes me, but has plenty of seats with no waiting. Slices are, well, closer to three bucks than one, but they are tremendous. What I'd like to do personally is try a .99 slice, then sit down and have the other slice at the second spot.

2. Down one block to the Virgin Megastore, check out CDs, DVDs, books, etc.

3. A little further down we visit Manny's (and perhaps Sam Ash); go nuts.

4. Just a little further (this is what I'd hoped for... a minimum of walking), through the 6th Ave. crowds, Nintendo World. As long as we're at the Plaza, we may as well check out the tree, take some pics.

5. Half a block to 5th Ave., relax at Barnes and Noble. I purchase "I Am 8-Bit," and possibly the large-volume collection of Thimble Theater comics featuring Popeye the Sailor.

6. We subway to Canal Street. We walk a bit, because there are no closer stops and buses are pointless here. We avoid the ridiculous crowds as much as we can, and hit Mott St.'s Chinatown Fair, depending on how packed it may be. Show us your bemani prowess.

7. Short jaunt up to Mulberry St., and we have our pick of restaurants. Surely one of them can handle all of us hooligans. :P

8. We're done! Some of us are off to zircon's to chill overnight, some may head back home or do whatever they like. We'll leave Metrocards for them.

9. Next morning... up to you.

[Bahamut]

Damn you got this all planned out. Sounds pretty good though!

Oh and one suggestion - maybe we can check out Multimedia 1.0 on 6th street? It may not be a huge store, but it has the biggest oldschool video game collection I've ever seen in a B&M store.

[José the Bronx Rican]

That's the spot right there!!

I actually wanted us to stop over there for a bit, and maybe Kim's Video as well, but that's an extra subway trip, and if you thought Chinatown Fair would be a tight squeeze, THIS place... 8O
I think there'd be time for it, however (maybe before or after dinner), so I'll leave it to you guys. If not, definitely next year.

[atmuh]

There's room for about 10 people in that place.

[Katsurugi]

I say we play it by ear. It'd be nice if we could stop by Multimedia 1.0 or whatever it's called now or Kim's Video. It's more of time constraint if anything. Or a group decision. Some people need to leave earlier than others is my guess and some don't like showing up at some random store they don't know about. In any case, it'd be good to find out the store's hours on that day as well, hopefully it's the same as any other Thursday. It's okay if only 10 people can fit in there. The others can be outside doing improv rap. So we can decide after or before dinner or something.

But I also worry about all of our stuff. Maybe the people at Nintendo World will be kind enough to store it for us? This will be the case for any place we go to really. Any storage service usually requires a lot more money since it's on a monthly type basis. If we can be as so charming as to persuade a good hotel to store our luggage for us, I think that's our best bet. But no guarantees. =(

[Bahamut]

It's not really a time constraint with how Jose set it up - we're going to be heading down that direction anyway to Little Italy.

[Katsurugi]

I have made this walk many a time before. It is long and treacherous, besdies the Mogu Mogu on Elizabeth St. is gone. The walk is no longer fun any more. They sold pillows, giant, colorful pillows. It was awesome I tell you. Awesome. 8O

I'm simply saying it could be a time constraint because I don't know what people's plans are after eating or when they would like to go back home or something like that. I'm cool with it. It's near school and if anyone is still hungry, we can get an order of takoyaki. =0

Delicious takoyaki. ^_^

[Bahamut]

So, there's a small chance I'll be in the city tomorrow if anyone is interested.

[Shonen Samurai]

Employer announced that our shifts are now officially two hours longer with the advent of that expansion we're launching--and that's assuming that we don't go to six-day weeks.

Won't be able to swing a visit. Sorry, Lover Reef Crew :(

[Geoffrey Taucer]

Employer announced that our shifts are now officially two hours longer with the advent of that expansion we're launching--and that's assuming that we don't go to six-day weeks.

Won't be able to swing a visit. Sorry, Lover Reef Crew :(

:(

[DrumUltimA]

as it turns out, I'm probably only bringing one person, VRemedyz. Any arcades/DDR spots we can hit up while we're there?

[Bahamut]

as it turns out, I'm probably only bringing one person, VRemedyz. Any arcades/DDR spots we can hit up while we're there?

Chinatown Fair - it's a well-known arcade :P (if small though).

[Katsurugi]

Just to finalize some stuff, I think that I'm bringing my friend and perhaps another one too. He said he's up for coming, but he usually sleeps in. Considering how early I have to leave from my place to get there at noon, he might not be coming. I am bringing one definite person and will not be able to sleep over zircon's.

See you guys then! 8)

[DrumUltimA]

just to finalize some stuff, for those of you who don't know who VRemedyz (or Doug [his name is doug too]) is, he's the guy who drew my sig pic :D

[Jillian Aversa]

I know hiiiimmmmm!

And yay, this is gonna be awesome. (...assuming I'm over my cold by the 28th...)

[Sam Ascher-Weiss]

It would be GREAT if djp would come!

[Bahamut]

If I remembered right, djp said his sister moved and doesn't live in the city anymore, so his reason for stopping by disappeared.

[Katsurugi]

I know hiiiimmmmm!

And yay, this is gonna be awesome. (...assuming I'm over my cold by the 28th...)

Don't worry. You will be!!!

(Hopefully... :cry: )

[Bren]

I know hiiiimmmmm!

And yay, this is gonna be awesome. (...assuming I'm over my cold by the 28th...)

OJ does a world of good. This year was the first time I inhaled 2 gallons of OJ within 4 days, and catching the cold last Monday, I got over it yesterday, and now I feel like I never had a cold. Hope you feel better in time!

Anywho, I'll definitely be going.

[bustatunez]

Did we ever figure out a place people can drop off their stuff?

I'm gonna try and ask around with some friends of mine to see if anyone lives right in the city and willing to let us drop off a few things, like the wiis/xbox/sleeping bags / etc. No guarantees but, it's worth a shot; I'm sure no one wants to carry around all that stuff everywhere ;)

How much stuff do you think there'll be? And what would our dropoff / pickup times be?

[José the Bronx Rican]

The closer a dropoff is to Grand Central, the better... we start there and either end there or head to zircon's from there. I'll have no problem carrying what I bring; if everyone else could manage the same, it'd be great.

Speaking of zircon, I want him to please tell me this train to Pleasantville happens to be the Metro-North. If so, I can take it on the return all the way up to the Fordham Road station and simply walk a few blocks home. I'm in love with convenience. And who knows, maybe next year when I'm ready to receive company....

[Bahamut]

The closer a dropoff is to Grand Central, the better... we start there and either end there or head to zircon's from there. I'll have no problem carrying what I bring; if everyone else could manage the same, it'd be great.

Speaking of zircon, I want him to please tell me this train to Pleasantville happens to be the Metro-North. If so, I can take it on the return all the way up to the Fordham Road station and simply walk a few blocks home. I'm in love with convenience. And who knows, maybe next year when I'm ready to receive company....

Yup, it's the Metro North - the only train that goes to Pleasantville :P . How is the Fordham Rd. area of the Bronx though? I have a friend who currently lives halfway between the Wakefield and Woodlawn stations, and he's scared of walking around at night, and he's Jamaican.

And Merry Christmas Eve/Day to all you NYC OCRers!

[Katsurugi]

I have a cold too... I think I may have gotten it from Santa as a Christmas gift. (He'll get his next year...) It's only really a stuffy nose, so hopefully liters upon liters of water will help.

Toodles~

[Katsurugi]

And somehow I'm left double posting for no reason...

:roll:

[Geoffrey Taucer]

Bumpage is a plenty good reason.

Posting from my cousins/aunts/uncles place in NJ (and yes, that's the guitar-making cousin -- bwahahaha).

See you guys in two days!

[DrumUltimA]

AUUUGH I'M SO EXCITED

[Jillian Aversa]

I'll be arriving at zircon's early tomorrow evening. Here's hoping I don't get everyone sick...

[Geoffrey Taucer]

I'll be taking a bus into Port Authority, then either walking or taking a shuttle over to Grand Central.

Unfortunately, I won't have my guitar with me this time for the post-meetup thang at Andy's.

[zircon]

From the Port Authority I think you only need to walk to 42nd street station, which is a few blocks, then take the Shuttle to GC.

[Bahamut]

Actually, there's an entrance to get to the Times Square subway station right in Port Authority, and then look for the S subway.

And there is a small possibility of a girl friend of mine joining us for a lunch, I'll call her again tomorrow or on meetup day to find out.

[DrumUltimA]

SOMEBODY BRING A GUITAR

[José the Bronx Rican]

I'd hate for Tauce to backtrack, but we'll be heading to Times Square once we start out, and I don't think he'd wanna wait for us at the Port. :(
Whether you use the street or the Port entrance, it's the same amount of walking to the Square, FYI. It's only a coupla blocks.

I second the OJ, Jill. Gallons.

Baha, I'm in the Tremont neighborhood, and all you'd ever see me do at night is walk home from work or from shopping. It's good practice not to be out late at night anywhere in any city, but it's not maniacal out here, at least not down 3rd or Park Ave. Keeping out of Fordham and Webster probably helps, and remembering that crooks usually do dumb shit only to people they know.
Anyone coming out here gets treated to breakfast at the Splendid; good stuff. And I just remembered there's a music store 'round here too: Bronen's. They deal in a lot of used stuff, but they seem to have good deals on all sorts of instruments and amps. One of these days I'll look into the place more.

[bustatunez]

So apparently GCT doesn't have storage lockers, which sucks but I guess kinda makes sense (bombs, anthrax, pandas, etc). Museums might work, did we have one in mind? (Jose)

I still have like one or two friends I can contact and see if anyone lives in the actual city, so far everyone's been really out of the way (Westchester, Queens).


I guess my suggestion is just to square off who's bringing what system, carry 'em in inconspicuous bookbags, not go overboard with the sleeping bags, etc. Maybe it won't be that much of a problem really, I was just worried about cramped/inconvenient locations like arcades, restaurants, etc.

[Jillian Aversa]

So apparently GCT doesn't have storage lockers, which sucks but I guess kinda makes sense (bombs, anthrax, pandas, etc).
Wapanda!!!

[José the Bronx Rican]

Museums mostly won't even let you bring in any baggage (one reason we had for skipping a museum visit), so storage is probably out of the question. Cramping would only be an issue at Chinatown Fair and Multimedia 1.0, so don't worry 'bout that, but everyone should just bring what's absolutely necessary.
I don't even have a sleeping bag. I've been known to sleep on hardwood floors, but I will bring a pillow and a thick cover from my bed set, which is more than enough needed, plus takes much less space than a sleeper. Folks staying over, just use your imagination.
Weather looks to be mild on Thursday, with afternoon temps over 50, which means some of you may not need heavy coats... that's one more thing that might help.

[Sam Ascher-Weiss]

Jose... puede usted habla espanol? [pardon my spelling]

si puede tenemos que hacer lo! Estoy practicando mi espanol en todo el mundo en esta ciudad. Especiallamente las personsas de boogie down.

No puedo Esperar! Es Manana!!!

[José the Bronx Rican]

Not nearly enough to save my life, I'm afraid.
It's a shame of mine, and I intend to learn it.
Heard my reggaeton mix? I had to put in a lot of research,
and I'm certain there are several mistakes.

[Geoffrey Taucer]

rofl, Jose.

On a different subject, how far is Grand Central from Port Authority? If it's not too far and the weather's nice, it sounds like it might be easier to just walk there.